READ THESE MARVELOUS MYSTERIES AND GET LOST IN THEIR REALMS!

1.THE HATMAKERS


In this debut from actress Tamzin Merchant, young Cordelia comes from a long line of hatmakers. But they’re no ordinary hatmakers. They’re Makers who can weave alchemy and enchantment into every hat – a rare and ancient skill that only a few still possess. Cordelia’s father Prospero often has to take his ship, The Jolly Bonnet, overseas to acquire the magical ingredients needed for hat making. But this time his ship goes missing. Cordelia is determined to find him; however, an ancient Maker rivalry and potential war are threatening to surface

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2.DAUGTHER OF TE DEEP


Rick Riordan's underwater adventure is perfect for fans of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Set at Harding-Pencroft Academy; a high school that produces the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers, the story follows freshmen Ana Dakkar. At the end of the school year, she and her classmates are sent away on a top-secret trial at sea. But on the bus ride, the pupils witness a terrible tragedy and are thrust onto a dangerous quest for answers.

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3.THE PRIMROSE RAILWAY CHILDREN


Siblings Phoebe, Perry, and Becks have had to move suddenly to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. Their dad has disappeared and their mum believes this will be the best thing for all of them. The children then discover a nearby railway station with the most amazing steam trains! Although a good distraction, Phoebe can't help but still wonder where her dad went... Inspired by E. Nesbit's classic The Railway Children, this heart-warming story about family secrets and railway adventures deserves a spot on everyone's bookshelf.

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4.KAY'S MARVELOUS MEDICINE


We loved learning all about the inner workings of the human body in Kay’s Anatomy. And now, former doctor Adam Kay is taking us back in time to when doctors knew far less about how our bodies worked than they do now. Did you know that it used to be illegal for medical students to dissect anyone? And that doctors used to operate WITHOUT any anaesthetic? We hope you have a strong stomach.

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5.THE SECRET GARDEN


After losing both of her parents, 10-year-old Mary Lennox is sent from her home in India to live in her uncle's bleak manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Mary is spoilt and disagreeable, but also incredibly lonely. Bored one day, she explores her uncle's grand estate and comes across an old key that opens the door to a hidden garden. Neglected just like Mary, the young orphan tends to the garden and ends up discovering the magic of kindness.

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6.PETER PAN


If you can imagine it, you’ll find it in Neverland. Some stories really allow imaginations to take flight – in Peter Pan’s case, that’s quite literally! Peter Pan and Tinkerbell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London and far, far away to Neverland in this incredible coming-of-age adventure. Meet pirates, fairies, mermaids and everything in-between as you journey through Neverland alongside the Darling children on an unforgettable trip.

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7.THE UNADOPTABLES


At the Little Tulip Orphanage in Amsterdam, the Rules for Baby Abandonment must NEVER be broken. Until five babies are abandoned in a toolbox, a hamper, a coal bucket, a wheat sack, and a coffin-shaped basket. For years, the children live in companionable neglect, until a sinister gentleman threatens to split them up. Will the orphans make it through life on the run? A stunning debut about the power of friendship and the true meaning of family.

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8.DEATH SET SAILS


Daisy and Hazel are setting sail for Egypt. What is supposed to be a glorious holiday exploring pyramids and seeing mummies up close turns into something much more sinister when a murder occurs on their ship. Can the Detective Society solve their hardest case yet? Join the girls on their final mission – it's the perfect way to bid farewell to these two inseparable friends!

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